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Avatar for Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric

Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric

405 Industry Blvd
4.69(
247
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Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric

405 Industry Blvd
4.69(
247
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
248 local quotes requested

Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric proudly serves Roanoke and surrounding area, all of Franklin County, and everyone located around Smith Mountain Lake. When our dad Daniel Wisler put our name on his business back in 1986, he committed to doing what was fair and right. He led by example and he taught us to do the same. He taught us to stand up, work hard through adversity; to take responsibility for our mistakes. It’s not easy, but it’s the difference between a business that survives and a business that thrives. Wisler’s foundation of beliefs lights our way, from policies we live by to the people we hire.

"Both technicians were efficient, courteous, and took time to explain what they were doing. I would highly recommend Wisler to anyone needing electrical work."

Wendy R on July 2025

Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric proudly serves Roanoke and surrounding area, all of Franklin County, and everyone located around Smith Mountain Lake. When our dad Daniel Wisler put our name on his business back in 1986, he committed to doing what was fair and right. He led by example and he taught us to do the same. He taught us to stand up, work hard through adversity; to take responsibility for our mistakes. It’s not easy, but it’s the difference between a business that survives and a business that thrives. Wisler’s foundation of beliefs lights our way, from policies we live by to the people we hire.

"Both technicians were efficient, courteous, and took time to explain what they were doing. I would highly recommend Wisler to anyone needing electrical work."

Wendy R on July 2025


MID ATLANTIC SEWER LLC

7 Corrinne Ct
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MID ATLANTIC SEWER LLC

7 Corrinne Ct
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 45 years collective experience.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 45 years collective experience.


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Freedom Home Services

8459 Wards Road
4.90(
24
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Freedom Home Services

8459 Wards Road
4.90(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
586 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Freedom Home Services is your local, veteran-owned business proudly serving the Central and Southwest Virginia communities since 2022. We understand the unique needs of our area, and we're committed to providing exceptional heating, air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing services to ensure your home is comfortable and functional. We take great pride in our transparent pricing and honest approach, ensuring you receive top-tier service without any surprises. Our goal is to build trust and foster lasting relationships with every customer. To show our appreciation for our community, we offer **10% off repairs** and **5% off major upgrades** through our membership program. Additionally, we believe in honoring those who serve our community, which is why we provide our memberships at **50% off** for veterans, nurses, teachers, first responders, and police officers.

"Very knowledgeable and prompt."

Amy B on October 2024

Freedom Home Services is your local, veteran-owned business proudly serving the Central and Southwest Virginia communities since 2022. We understand the unique needs of our area, and we're committed to providing exceptional heating, air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing services to ensure your home is comfortable and functional. We take great pride in our transparent pricing and honest approach, ensuring you receive top-tier service without any surprises. Our goal is to build trust and foster lasting relationships with every customer. To show our appreciation for our community, we offer **10% off repairs** and **5% off major upgrades** through our membership program. Additionally, we believe in honoring those who serve our community, which is why we provide our memberships at **50% off** for veterans, nurses, teachers, first responders, and police officers.

"Very knowledgeable and prompt."

Amy B on October 2024


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Plumbing Champions

90 Woodland Dr
5.00(
2
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Plumbing Champions

90 Woodland Dr
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
156 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

At Plumbing Champions, we are committed to providing top-tier service with a focus on quality, integrity, and customer care. Serving Roanoke, Franklin County, and the Smith Mountain Lake area, our team delivers expert solutions for all your plumbing needs. Whether you need routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or a full system installation, our experienced technicians are here to help. We pride ourselves on fair pricing, dependable service, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients. From the smallest leak to the most complex system upgrade, we approach every job with the same level of professionalism and dedication.

"Fair price, technician was very friendly and professional did great work. Highly recommend "

Aaron W on October 2025

At Plumbing Champions, we are committed to providing top-tier service with a focus on quality, integrity, and customer care. Serving Roanoke, Franklin County, and the Smith Mountain Lake area, our team delivers expert solutions for all your plumbing needs. Whether you need routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or a full system installation, our experienced technicians are here to help. We pride ourselves on fair pricing, dependable service, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients. From the smallest leak to the most complex system upgrade, we approach every job with the same level of professionalism and dedication.

"Fair price, technician was very friendly and professional did great work. Highly recommend "

Aaron W on October 2025


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Precious Air

1732 Hanover Avenue Northwest
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Precious Air

1732 Hanover Avenue Northwest
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AC Repair, AC Maintenance, AC Installation, Furnace Repair, Furnace Maintenance, Furnace Installation, Mini-Split. Your home comfort is a PRECIOUS thing, we here to offer you the best work for an affordable price.

AC Repair, AC Maintenance, AC Installation, Furnace Repair, Furnace Maintenance, Furnace Installation, Mini-Split. Your home comfort is a PRECIOUS thing, we here to offer you the best work for an affordable price.


Cornerstone Construction

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Cornerstone Construction

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Licensed and Insured Class A Contractor with over 44 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Cornerstone Construction is a faith based organization that values, cares for and respects its customers and clients privacy. The organization continues to provide quality handyman services, home remodeling, and problem solving solutions across the states of Virginia and North Carolina. The founder of the company continues to guarantee the services provided up to 5 years longer then competing contractors and continues to stand by its core mission that "there is no job to small and there is no job to large". Cornerstone Construction also specializes in Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Painting, Framing, Flooring, Trim and Fixture installation, concrete, plaster, drywall. The company is equipped for vertical construction and provides financing opportunities as well.

Licensed and Insured Class A Contractor with over 44 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Cornerstone Construction is a faith based organization that values, cares for and respects its customers and clients privacy. The organization continues to provide quality handyman services, home remodeling, and problem solving solutions across the states of Virginia and North Carolina. The founder of the company continues to guarantee the services provided up to 5 years longer then competing contractors and continues to stand by its core mission that "there is no job to small and there is no job to large". Cornerstone Construction also specializes in Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Painting, Framing, Flooring, Trim and Fixture installation, concrete, plaster, drywall. The company is equipped for vertical construction and provides financing opportunities as well.


"Great. On time. Very courteous. Completed everything on estimate."

Edgar V on May 2022

24 hour emergency maintenance, Residential and commercial, maintenance, interior and exterior window cleaning, pressure washing and soft washing, sewer jetting, unclogging drains

"Great. On time. Very courteous. Completed everything on estimate."

Edgar V on May 2022


Beck & Call Home Services

415 Elm Ave SW
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Beck & Call Home Services

415 Elm Ave SW
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

***We don't have many reviews here on Angie's list, because we're new here. But if you go to our website, there are links to other platforms with reviews.*** Beck & Call Home Services specializes in taking care of the repairs, maintenance, and to-do lists you may not have the time, desire, or know-how to do yourself. We started this business, first of all, because Joshua has almost 20 years of experience in repairs, maintenance, and remodeling and he loves this type of work! Secondly, we love helping people solve their problems. Quality of work and customer trust are our top priorities. We're not in this to make a quick buck and move on to the next customer. We're more interested in building lasting relationships with clients that understand the value of having a good handyman in their corner. We want to developing a true win/win with our customers. If you value having someone that you know will show up on time and that you can trust to be in your home even when you're not there, we're the right call. If you value the peace of mind of knowing that the job will be done right, give us a call! We look forward to meeting you!

***We don't have many reviews here on Angie's list, because we're new here. But if you go to our website, there are links to other platforms with reviews.*** Beck & Call Home Services specializes in taking care of the repairs, maintenance, and to-do lists you may not have the time, desire, or know-how to do yourself. We started this business, first of all, because Joshua has almost 20 years of experience in repairs, maintenance, and remodeling and he loves this type of work! Secondly, we love helping people solve their problems. Quality of work and customer trust are our top priorities. We're not in this to make a quick buck and move on to the next customer. We're more interested in building lasting relationships with clients that understand the value of having a good handyman in their corner. We want to developing a true win/win with our customers. If you value having someone that you know will show up on time and that you can trust to be in your home even when you're not there, we're the right call. If you value the peace of mind of knowing that the job will be done right, give us a call! We look forward to meeting you!


Star City Plumbing LLC

2804 Matthew Dr
5.00(
2
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Star City Plumbing LLC

2804 Matthew Dr
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Star City Plumbing is a Class A Contractor licensed and fully insured. Darin Conner has 35 years experience with both Residential and Commercial jobs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We annually check RPZ's and test backflow preventors. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"I called Star City for the first time 2/3/2021 and requested same day service for a leaking pipe. One of their plumbers, James Mills, called me mid-morning to let me know what time he planned to arrive and to ask some questions about the job before he got here. He called again to let me know he was on his way and actually arrived earlier than planned. Although the ground was still covered with snow and everything was soaking wet from the leak, he crawled under my home to take a look at what needed to be done. Once he found the leak, he cut the wet insulation from around the pipes so everything could start to dry out while he went to get some parts. He not only fixed the problem quickly and efficiently, he explained to me step by step the process he was taking and took extra precautions to wrap the pipe and replace the insulation and lining. He was knowledgeable, efficient and had an exceptional attitude about his work. One of the best experiences with a contractor I've had in a very long time. HIGHLY recommend this company."

Sharon R on February 2021

Star City Plumbing is a Class A Contractor licensed and fully insured. Darin Conner has 35 years experience with both Residential and Commercial jobs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We annually check RPZ's and test backflow preventors. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"I called Star City for the first time 2/3/2021 and requested same day service for a leaking pipe. One of their plumbers, James Mills, called me mid-morning to let me know what time he planned to arrive and to ask some questions about the job before he got here. He called again to let me know he was on his way and actually arrived earlier than planned. Although the ground was still covered with snow and everything was soaking wet from the leak, he crawled under my home to take a look at what needed to be done. Once he found the leak, he cut the wet insulation from around the pipes so everything could start to dry out while he went to get some parts. He not only fixed the problem quickly and efficiently, he explained to me step by step the process he was taking and took extra precautions to wrap the pipe and replace the insulation and lining. He was knowledgeable, efficient and had an exceptional attitude about his work. One of the best experiences with a contractor I've had in a very long time. HIGHLY recommend this company."

Sharon R on February 2021


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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Every type of water heater has its advantages and disadvantages. Understanding those can help you decide the best type for your situation and budget. 

Pros

  • Safer than gas or propane

  • Doesn’t require extensive venting systems

  • Lower upfront costs

  • Simpler to operate

  • No pilot light

  • Easier installation

  • More efficient heating than gas models

  • Available as point-of-use (POU) and whole-house units

Cons

  • Slower to heat water

  • Longer recovery time

  • Possibly higher operating costs

  • Doesn’t work during a power outage

  • Costs can increase without a 240-volt connection

No, you’ll need to drain the tank before changing a water heater element, as the water heater element sticks through the side of the tank and uses a gasket to prevent water from pouring out. However, you don’t always need to drain it completely. If you’re only replacing the upper heating element, you can drain the tank until the water line is below the element. If you’re replacing the lower element, you’ll need to drain the whole thing.

Replacement should be considered when repair costs exceed half the price of a new unit, if the heater is more than 10-15 years old, or if consistent issues hinder its effective functioning despite multiple repairs.

A well-maintained hot water recirculating pump can last 5 to 15 years. Pumps that run continuously may have a shorter lifespan than demand-controlled models. Hard water can reduce longevity by causing mineral buildup in the pump and pipes. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning or replacing filters, can extend the pump’s lifespan.

Signs that your water heater may explode include rust-colored water coming from hot water taps, the smell of sulfur or rotten eggs coming from the water, shaking or rumbling in the tank, and a leaky temperature and pressure valve. If the water heater feels excessively hot to the touch, it could also indicate the prospect of an explosion. If you suspect your water heater might explode, call a pro immediately to address the problem.

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